Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek. I posted this under the “Art” category.
1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Great news as San Francisco-based pizzeria Slice House has opened in downtown Walnut Creek and is the final spot to open in the development at the corner of Mt Diablo Blvd. and Main St. Check out their Walnut Creek menu here. Seating is fairly limited but the good news is that a new patio will be opening soon in part of the parking lot next door.
As a discerning pizza fanatic from NY, I take my pizza seriously and this is definitely the real deal. I pay particular attention to the crust and the Slice House crust was superb. I’ve also noticed pizza around here tends to be lacking in tomato sauce and as you can see in the photo of the pizza after the jump, these slices have the perfect combination of cheese to tomato sauce. It hit all the right notes and I’m glad there is now a spot to grab a real slice in downtown Walnut Creek.
More photos after the jump…
MOTOWN Street Fest:
Cypress Street, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
5:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeThe Motor City’s Motown Sound comes to Walnut Creek with Mid-Week Motown, a family friendly evening of soul inspired pop tunes from the Project 4 Band, delicious treats from Food Truck Mafia’s 3 Geeks, Out of the Cave and Tacos de los Altos, games, shopping and more! Moonwalkers can Spin the Wheel of Walnut Creek Fortune for a chance at winning a prize, enjoy a selection of local craft beer and wine, kettle corn and shaved ice. More than 25 vendors will line Cypress Street and ARF’s pet mobile will have plenty of loving pets to rescue and take home.
More fun: Children of all ages can have a seat in the 8’ by 8’ giant inflatable “Big Chair, “ or play family-friendly games at the Gaming Truck from Games 2 U. The cost is $4 per ten minute play session.
1548 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
The Sacramento-based restaurant Broderick Roadhouse is opening today in downtown Walnut Creek where the popular diner Hubcaps used to be. According to their Facebook page they even have a small section of hubcaps hanging on the wall which is a great idea. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here (scroll down). The photos of the inside below show a completely updated and new look with bar serving alcoholic drinks.
From their website:
Broderick Walnut Creek is located in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek, in the space formerly occupied by a historic eatery, Hubcap’s Diner. The new location features an over-the-top design and build out, featuring elements of Walnut Creek’s history and artwork by Sacramento artist, Shaun Burner. Broderick Walnut Creek is set to be the area’s destination location for scratch made comfort food, craft beer and cocktails! Brunch is served on Saturdays & Sundays.
7001 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) about a new restaurant opening at the Avalon apartment complex located near the Pleasant Hill BART station in Walnut Creek. It will be called En Route and is set to open right across from the Peruvian restaurant Parada. The other restaurant will be opening down the block next to where Zoom Room used to be and will be called Hops & Scotch. Stay tuned…
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After two years in downtown Walnut Creek, sadly, The Candy Counter has officially closed. You’re going to have to head out to Powell’s in Lafayette or Sweet Street in Danville to get your candy rush.
1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that Pleasanton-based Lokanta Mediterranean Grill & Bar would be coming to half of the former Inge’s Footwear store on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and the Coming Soon signage is now up. Check out their lunch menu here and dinner menu here.
I had a chance to check out the best of the opening night selections at the Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival which took place over the weekend at the Century Theater in downtown Walnut Creek and enjoyed the selections. Being a fan of comedies I quite enjoyed the Australian short film First Date. Check it out here. Warning Labels, directed by actress Jennifer Morrison, was enjoyable as well.
Although I’m not big on horror/thriller movies I have to admit there was an excellent, surreal short film about a girl and a beetle… Does anyone know the name of this film? For those that went, what was your favorite short film?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been over two years since Boudin Bakery & Cafe closed in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek due to the redevelopment taking place but they’ll be reopening in early summer in the spot you see above, right near Nordstrom. As you can see in the photo below and this Craigslist posting, they are “now hiring”. Who’s ready for some clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl?
